SEV320 - Theory of Structures
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| Enrolment modes: | (G, X) |
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| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | Y Wang |
| Prerequisite: | SEM222 or SEM322 |
| Contact hours: | 3 hours of lectures per week, one hour tutorial per week |
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Content
This unit introduces the fundamental concepts for structural analysis to cover various structures when subjected to load and cover the basic methods for calculating member forces and reactions. This includes:
- Concept of structural stability and determinacy;
- Analysis of statically determinate structures, SFD & BMD for beams, continuous beams, floor-beam systems, frames, arches and trusses;
- Analysis of determinate simple, compound and complex trusses, multiple system of trusses, three hinged arched trusses and 3D framework using joint method, section method and assumed force method;
- Influence line for SS beams, continuous beams, floor-beam systems, frames, series of concentrated live loads and trusses. Moment charts and absolute maximum moment;
- Deflection of statically determinate beams, frames, curved bars, trusses and arches using several methods. Error in fabrication;
- Analysis of statically indeterminate beams, frames and trusses (externally and internally) using the method of consistent deformation, slop-deflection method and moment distribution method. Maxwell law of reciprocal relations. Settlement of supports.
Assessment
Examination 60%, two assignments (20% each) 40%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1045 | $1045 | $3365 | $3384 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.